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Semi-acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in semi-acute settings
Acute settings and transcribing
22 February 2022
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Consideration needs to be given to the risk factors particularly associated with transcribing in acute settings
Risk assessing transcribing for administration
22 February 2022
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Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.
Alternatives to transcribing for medicines administration
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is not the preferred option for medicines administration and the alternatives should be considered before committing to transcribing.
Understanding transcribing for medicines administration in healthcare
22 February 2022
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Transcribing is accurately copying medication details. It requires assessment and mitigation against identified risks in different settings.
Prescribing and giving CosmoFer® (iron dextran) as a total dose infusion
14 December 2021
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Use a stepped process to safely and rapidly correct iron deficiency in adults over 14 years in hospital.
Supply and/or administration of Controlled Drugs under a Patient Group Direction
16 November 2021
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This Q&A summarises the legal position on the supply and/or administration of controlled drugs under PGDs.
Unlicensed medicines and use of PGDs
16 November 2021
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This page explains why PGD are not legal mechanism for the administration or supply of unlicensed medicines.
Using a Patient Group Direction to adjust doses of medicines
16 November 2021
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This article outlines why PGDs cannot be used to adjust the dosage of a medicine already in an individual's possession
Choosing between oral fidaxomicin options
20 October 2021
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Local decision makers should choose between the options for giving fidaxomicin orally. Licensing status and other factors affect decision making.
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